Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-09-28
COL. GRANT NOMINATED.
He Is Chosen to Lead the New
York Republicans to
Victory.
The State Convention at Saratoga
Names a Strong Ticket for
the Fall Campaign.
Saratoga special to Chicago Tribune,

lsaratoga special to Chicago Tribune.]
The Republican State Convention. the
best representative gathering held by this
party in the Empire State for years, per.
formed its work faithfully and well. Har-
n1ony and good-feeling, bordering almost
OH jollity, characterized the entire proceed
ings. and never have the Republicans been
more sanguine of success. There was no
bossism or attempt at dictatiop, and no
OBNOXIOUS factional lines could be dis
cerned. There were no stalwarts and no
half breeds, as the opposing elements of
the past were to-day enjoying each others
confidence as a unit for the benefit of the
party. Realizing that a Presidential cam
paign is close at hand, the unanimous SEN
timent was in favor OF closing up any pos
sible gaps in the line and presenting a
solid front 10 the political enemy.
The nomination Of Col. Fred d.. Grant
was made unanimous. Il when the worthy
son of the great Ulysses s. Grant was iu-
troduced to the convention the 700 dele
gates rose to their feet and made the spa
cious Casino Rink fairly ring with cheer
upon cheer. Col. Grant, as be stood upon
the platform returning thanks, bore a strik-
ing resemblance TO his iilustrious father.
The Colonel is we'll qualified for the posi-
ton. County Judge Jesse $. Lamoreaux,
OF Saratoga. who was nominated for Con-
~troller, is also looked upon rs a strong can
didate. He was one of the original Blaine
supporters, and will receive IN unusually
heavy vote in the northern and eastern por-
tions of the State. He is a graduate Of the
Fort Edward Institute, inc was q classmate
of Judge George S. Bachelor, Of Sara
toga, who was a member of the Interna-
tional Tribunal of Egypt. james Fl. Car
michael, OF Erie, the nominee for State
Treasurer, is the present Treasurer of that
county n possesses marked ability in that
direction, and he is well and favorably
known the length and breadth of the State.
James II. Dennison, of Fulton, nominated
tor Attorney General, is one OF the best
nominations that could be made. a lawyer
of ability, a graduate of West Point, and
a Union veteran of the war. The nomina-
ton of o.. III. z. Cornell for State En-
gineer inc Surveyor was also a most ex-
cellent me
The platform is one that will commend
itself to all. 1t favors protection, support
for the veteran soldier, high license and
local option, true civil service, and declares
that the Republican party is the true friend
of the w~orkinsman. The methods and adj
minisirations of both Cleveland and Hill
are severely criticised.
Promptly at noon the 693 delegates met
in he Casino Rim and the convention was
called to order, and, after prayer, Seth
Low assumed the temporary chair and adj
dressed the convention. The regular COM
mittees were then appointed and a recess
taken. On the reassembling of the ION.
vention the Committee on Permanent Or
gan cation reported for President Warner
Miller. The report was concurred in, and
MIR. Miller was conducted to the platform
by Senator Hiseock, being received with
great applause. The convention then pro-
ceeded to the nominations.
Senator Evarts placed the name of Col.
Fred ID. Grant before the convention for
Secretary of State. Col Grant was unani-
mously nominated by reclamation.
Judge Jesse s. Lamoreauy, of Saratoga
County, was nominated for Comptroller;
james II. Carmichael, of Erie, for state
Treasurer; James A. Dennison, of Fulton,
Tor Attorney General: and o. IL. p. Cornell
for State Engineer and Surveyor.
The platform, as reported, begins by
that tie Republican party seeks
to power in the nation and the
State, and rehearses its record and that of
the Democratic party since its accession to
power rs reasons therefor; claiming tor the
former Success in war, in paciication and
storation, n in executive, legislative,
and financial achievements" and charging
upon the latter "incapacity and inefiiciency
in administration and legislation" and the
.egregious blunders of the Executive and
the Democratic branch Of Congress. 1t
proceeds as follows:
Two and a half years of a Democratic Presi-
dent, who has had tho cooperation OF an over
majority in the I ouse OF Reprosen-
where under the Constitution revenue
must originate, have exposed the in
of the Democratic party and the weak
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much WAS promised the people, but from which
there have come only broken pledges, failure to
promote the peoples interests. no plan to re-
duce the revenues or to retrench expenditure,
no purpose to promote a practical ciyil-service
reform or otherwise to improve the public SER
vice while conspicuous among the many
shortcomings of this administration are num- |
berless appointees who have proven faithless
and incompetent, the postal service disorgan-
izcd aud its efficiency impaired, and the public
In other departments delayed and OBJ
We adhere firmly to the American
under whose operation unexampled
prosperity has blessed the land, and hold that
should be made by the friends Of those laws,
and in the interest Of protection of labor on our
own soil and OF home markets, not by or in the
interest OF free trade propagandists, nor for the
benefit OF foreign producers and foreign labor.
taxation should be so adjusted AZ to
raise revenue sufficient for an economic and
payment of public debt, for tho development Of
national resources, and for national defenses,
but any reduction should be so made
as not TO impair the prosperity of home
American markets must be pre-
to the products OF American labor
and capital and protected from foreign en-
State ciyil-service reform laws has our hearty
These laws should be executed in
the spirit In which they were enacted and ac-
cepted by the people and be advanced and
made permanent.
The platform further charges President
and Governor Hill with hypocrisy
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san purposes, and says the political rights Of
persons throughout the land must be estab-
lished firmly and beyond controversy. 1t
the South and the denial Of his civil rights, |
and declares that A fair hearing on all public !
a free ballot In every citizens hand, |
negatives OF citizenship to which full respect
must be paid to insure the enjoyment Of the
birthright and the maintenance OF
republican government on a stable foundation
The Veterans Of the Union armies and navies
are entitled to the liberal consideration Of this
ps opie for all public preferment. and should
flippant, s~neering language OF Pre- ident
Cleveland's yetoes Of pension bills is insult
ing to the veterans and degrading to tho Execu-
tive. The subservient sIirit displayed Ia MIR.
q Illegal order to return rebel battle
Tags, the precious trophies of the Union troops,
deserves only reprobation. and justly excites
ists, communists, polyRamists, paupers, fugf-
lives from Justice, and insane, vicious, and
persons. rs also contract labor, should
be vigorously excluded. But honest, indus
trions, we'll. intentioncd persons escaping
the oppression and DEGRADATION OF Old
despotism and tha crushing force
. desirable element In our population.
heartily indorse the purpose Of the kepub-
lean majority OF the Legislature In passing the
We condemn tho setoes Of the Governor "a hos |
lille to that purpose. We compre.
hensive and efficient legislation for giving local
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